Unbeatable Norwegian claims Pursuit victory in Obertilliach

by Leandro Lutz • 07.12.2025
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal
The biathlon IBU Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Obertilliach, Austria, with the Pursuit event. Check out the men’s results.

The biathlon IBU Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Obertilliach, Austria, with the Pursuit event. Check out the men’s results.

After another solid and controlled performance, Norway’s Johannes Dale-Skjevdal claimed the pursuit win at the IBU Cup in Austria, securing his third victory in as many races this winter.

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (NOR) secured victory in the 12.5km Pursuit, stopping the clock at 33:05.4 with two missed shots.

Valentin Lejeune (FRA) finished second, 31.0 seconds behind with one miss, while Oscar Lombardot (FRA) completed the podium in third place, 49.7 seconds back after two missed shots.

The story continues below.

Valentin Lejeune (FRA), Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (NOR), Oscar Lombardot (FRA), (l-r). Photo: Authamayou/NordicFocus

Top 5, 12.5km Pursuit, Men

  1. Johannes Dale-Skjevdal (NOR), (0-0-1-1), 33:05.4
  2. Valentin Lejeune (FRA), (1-0-0-0), +31.0
  3. Oscar Lombardot (FRA), (1-0-0-1), +49.7
  4. Christoph Pircher (ITA), (1-1-0-0), +1:10.2
  5. Kasper Kalkenberg (NOR), (0-0-2-0), +1:14.5

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read: Obertilliach IBU Cup: Program, start lists and start times

FACTS Obertilliach IBU Cup Season 2025/2026

  • When: Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7
  • Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
  • Where: Obertilliach, Austria
  • What: IBU Cup in Obertilliach, Austria

PROGRAM

Thursday, December 4: Women 7.5km Sprint and Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)

  • 10:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
  • 14:10 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Saturday, December 6: Women 7.5km Sprint and Men 10km Sprint (more information can be found HERE)

  • 10:30 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women
  • 14:10 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Sunday, December 7: Women 10km Pursuit and Men 12.5km Pursuit (more information can be found HERE)

  • 10:45 CET: Women 10km Pursuit
  • 13:30 CET: Men 12.5km Pursuit

After Obertilliach, the IBU Cup continues in Ridnaun-Val Ridanna (Italy), Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Arber (Germany), Brezno-Osrblie (Slovakia), and Sjusjøen (Norway) for the IBU Open European Championships. The post-championship stages include another weekend in Sjusjøen, before two final weeks of competition in Lake Placid, USA.

Also Read – Biathlon IBU Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season

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